“This fire pit space anchors plenty of seating options to create a conversation zone separate from the outdoor dining area,” says Michelle Hendricks, the category marketing manager with Deckorator ...

Because a fire pit gives off light, a few strategically-placed outdoor lanterns might be all you need to illuminate the rest ...

front-loading outdoor fireplace retains and radiates heat more effectively than an open fire pit. Its chimney directs smoke upward, keeping the surrounding area clear. Remember, though ...

Either way, this is a lightweight fire pit that you can drag out to use and then hide away when it cools off. I’m the editor of Wirecutter’s outdoors section, and a couple of years later ...